The electron pair in a C-F bond could be considered
A) an inadequate model because the bond is ionic.
B) closer to C because carbon has a lower electronegativity than fluorine.
C) closer to C because carbon has a larger radius and thus exerts greater control over the shared electron pair.
D) closer to F because fluorine has a higher electronegativity than carbon.
E) centrally located directly between the C and F.

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Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. Fluorine has a higher electronegativity than carbon, so in a C-F bond, the electron pair would be closer to the fluorine atom.

The Electron Pair in a C-F Bond Could Be Considered